Weather & Climate in Powdersville, SC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Powdersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Area	14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²)
Population Density	823/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7800°N, 82.4976°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greenville County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"

34% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.9 / 100
Community Resilience	57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 15, 2014	12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M4.1	113 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	127 km	5 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	89 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	104 km	1 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	95 km	0 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	66 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	113 km	7 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	87 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	128 km	2 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	147 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	65 km	7 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	128 km	14 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	112 km	12 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	127 km	4 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	143 km	3 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	95 km	1 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	66 km	6 km
Jul 5, 2025	11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M2.7	113 km	4 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	90 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	128 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

386 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 505 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	62 km	15.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	80 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	78 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	57 km	16.7 mi	1
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	91 km	27.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	91 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	85 km	28.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	64 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	78 km	17.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	96 km	17.3 mi	1
May 27, 1973	EF3	6 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	23 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	31 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	70 km	29.4 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	16 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	26 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	79 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	51 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	57 km	22.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	96 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	80 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	37 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	98 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	81 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	95 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	84 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	70 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	63 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	75 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	81 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	70 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	92 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	84 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	94 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,024	79 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,000	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,964	98 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,918	95 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,897	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in

Powdersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.7").

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